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When someone close to you passes away, it can be difficult to know what to do. Whether you are planning a funeral service, buying flowers, expressing condolences, or just trying to figure out how to process grief, this library of articles will help you understand what to expect.

Modernizing obituaries for a more lasting way to honor those who have passed

When a loved one passes away, the next of kin will usually compose a newspaper obituary to communicate the information. While these notices are informative, obituaries often don’t do justice to the life story of a loved one. This can result in an impersonal...

How to support a child through the grief of losing a loved one, the healthy way

Children are amazingly perceptive. They sense when adults around them are stressed, sad or keeping a secret. While you may be inclined to shield children from grief, this can actually lead to confusion and anger.

Show you care

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult and devastating life events a person will experience. While there's nothing you can do to remedy the situation, you can certainly let your friends or loved ones know that you're there for them in their time of need....

Estate planning tips to make the most of your financial legacy

When you have a limited liability company that owns assets, such as investment real estate, it provides you with personal liability protection but often doesn't have any estate planning benefits. A living trust enables you to pass assets to your heirs immediately,...

Start planning your final wishes today

As with being born and having to pay taxes, we all face the prospect of our own death. If you plan on living to a ripe old age, it’s important to make things easier on those you leave behind by preparing a proper last will and testament.

From taxes to childcare arrangements to court appearances, estate executors are responsible for representing the deceased's best interests.

Estate executors are trusted individuals who handle the settlement of a deceased person's estate. The duties they perform ensure that property and other elements of the estate are distributed according to both the provisions of any existing will and current...

The do's and don'ts of expressing condolences

Writing a sympathy note is a thoughtful way to express your condolences when someone you know has suffered a recent loss. However, it is essential to strike the right tone and offer your sympathy with sensitivity.

Consulting a professional can streamline your journey through grief.

Those of us who have experienced the deep grief of losing a close loved one know the confusing, nebulous and almost unbearable pain. Because grief is so difficult emotionally, many people simply wait for it to end. Unfortunately, ignoring pain such as this can...